People cry after being told of the deaths at a burned home in the 8100 block of Pearsall Road. Relatives said they had been told that their loved ones — a woman and her twin 1-year-old sons — had died in the house. less

People cry after being told of the deaths at a burned home in the 8100 block of Pearsall Road. Relatives said they had been told that their loved ones — a woman and her twin 1-year-old sons — had died in ... more

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A firefighter goes through the wreckage at one of the homes that burned in the Pearsall Road fire. In San Antonio, wind gusts ranged from 30 to 50 mph.

A firefighter goes through the wreckage at one of the homes that burned in the Pearsall Road fire. In San Antonio, wind gusts ranged from 30 to 50 mph.

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Firefighters work the scene of a fire at the Wood Hollow Apartment Homes in the 10,300 block of Sahara Drive Monday Feb. 25, 2013.

Firefighters work the scene of a fire at the Wood Hollow Apartment Homes in the 10,300 block of Sahara Drive Monday Feb. 25, 2013.

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News

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A elderly woman is comforted as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds. The woman was pulled out of a house next to the burning structures. less

A elderly woman is comforted as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds. The woman was pulled out of a ... more

A man tries to catch the attention of emergency personnel as he runs to put out a hot spot during a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds. less

A man tries to catch the attention of emergency personnel as he runs to put out a hot spot during a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by ... more

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A woman carries a dog as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds.

A woman carries a dog as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds.

Rene Lopez, left and Frank Reyes carry friend's pets as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds.

Rene Lopez, left and Frank Reyes carry friend's pets as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds.

A elderly woman is comforted as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds. The woman was pulled out of a house next to the burning structures. less

A elderly woman is comforted as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds. The woman was pulled out of a ... more

Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one of the houses was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. less

Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one of the houses was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. less

Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Concrete piers and support columns are all that is left of a house as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one of the houses was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. less

Concrete piers and support columns are all that is left of a house as emergency personnel battle a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one of the houses was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. less

Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one of the houses was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. less

Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one of the houses was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. less

Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one of the houses was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. less

Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one of the houses was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. less

Emergency personnel work a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses. An 83-year-old woman pulled out of one ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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People react at the scene of a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses.

People react at the scene of a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses.

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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People react at the scene of a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses.

People react at the scene of a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses.

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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People react at the scene of a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses.

People react at the scene of a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses.

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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People react at the scene of a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses.

People react at the scene of a multi-structure fire at the 8100 block of Old Pearsall Road, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. The fire was fueled by high winds and destroyed five houses.

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Firefighters spray water onto a structure fire, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at an apartment complex in the 10300 block of Sahara St. in San Antonio.

Firefighters spray water onto a structure fire, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at an apartment complex in the 10300 block of Sahara St. in San Antonio.